Foundation Director

Company: Philanthropy Northwest
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

We envision a vibrant, thriving Jewish community today and tomorrow.We lead a strong Jewish Puget Sound by serving as a community voice, strengthening connections to Israel and World Jewry, and making investments in Jewish life, for today and the next generation. The Federation was founded in 1928 to serve the Jewish community, locally and around the world. Our focus is ensuring Jewish continuity and our work is anchored in Jewish values. Since our founding, the Federation has been at the forefront of meeting our community's wide-ranging needs, fulfilling aspirations, and working to assure a strong future for Jewish life.The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is seeking an energetic leader to shape the future of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle ("the Foundation"). The Foundation oversees over $80 million of assets currently under management across 150 separate charitable funds. As a trusted partner to philanthropists who want to give through a Jewish lens, we offer donor-advised funds, supporting foundations, agency funds, special purpose funds, and designated Federation funds.The Foundation Director will lead and manage the operations and be responsible for establishing and accumulating enduring assets and resources to fund the Puget Sound Jewish community now, and for generations to come. The Director will work with staff, committee members, and local agencies to ensure a thriving Jewish community for today and tomorrow. The Director oversees all aspects of the community foundation: managing staff, running a small but sophisticated operation, overseeing program and fund-development activities, and serving as a community ambassador for the Foundation and the Federation. Success in this role requires strong self-motivation and hustle, and an entrepreneurial spirit to build and try new things.Compensation:

• Salary Range: $100,000-125,000, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and Holidays are as follows: Twenty (20) vacation days and Five (5) sick days annually, Nine (9) Federal Holidays, and Jewish holidays, which vary year to year.
• Benefits available include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, 401(k) and 403(b).The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Role Responsibilities:Strategic
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of short-range, long-range, and strategic planning and related performance metrics and tracking processes for the Foundation, in collaboration with the Foundation Committee, Federation CEO and COO, Federation Board of Directors, and others as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with the Director of Development to integrate foundation and legacy cultivation with annual campaign fundraising.
  • Partner with the Foundation Committee Chair and Investment Committee Chair on the running of those Committees. As needed, the Foundation Director may staff other committees from time to time.Fund and Legacy Resource Development
    • Build and manage a donor-centric process for acquisition and stewardship of Foundation fund partners and prospects to meaningfully increase the assets under management.
    • Facilitate the Federation's launch of philanthropic advisory services to fund partners, providing philanthropic advice and guidance to all donor and prospect relationships as needed.
    • Develop plans for the future of Life & Legacy, the Foundation's community-wide legacy campaign.Operations Management
      • Supervise Foundation staff, including hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, and conducting of annual reviews, as well as any other interim periodic reviews as necessary.
      • Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of Foundation goals and operations, in accordance with relevant legal parameters, and implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes.
      • Lead the Foundation's grant distribution process including fiscal approval, and ensuring all relevant internal and external policies are followed.
      • Draft and execute new charitable fund agreements, using templates as a starting point where appropriate.
      • Identify legal and accounting issues and obtain professional advice when necessary.
      • Manage various reporting processes for donors, fund holders, and government agencies.
      • In partnership with the Finance Team, maintain, design, and implement internal controls for all Foundation activities, provide annual audit support for foundation activity including obtaining substantiation of transactions from Supporting Foundations and the Foundation.
      • Manage vendor relationships with investment management firm and third party recordkeeping administrative software vendor.
      • Cultivate and grow relationships with professional advisors, community organizations, and other institutions to position the Foundation as the Puget Sound's center for Jewish philanthropy.Other duties and special projects may be assigned.What will success in the first year look like?
        • Grow the Donor Advised Fund portfolio by at least 10+ new funds
        • Grow the Agency Funds by at least 2+ new agencies
        • Relaunch Foundation Committee and meaningfully engage stakeholders
        • Develop an ambitious plan for growth in the next 5 years with tangible metrics
        • Meaningfully integrate Foundation donor cultivation and stewardship with Development Department's Annual CampaignCandidate Qualifications:
          • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
          • 8 years related experience, previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
          • Proven experience in some combination of: fundraising, donor relations, planned giving, Foundation management, and impact investing
          • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships
          • Strong attention to detail
          • Strong emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills
          • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader and as part of a team
          • Demonstrated understanding of volunteer/professional dynamics
          • Proven strategic thinker who can implement strategies to accomplish organizational goals
          • Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
          • Working knowledge of planned giving techniques, estate planning, and fundraising.
          • A legal, tax, or financial background would be beneficial.How to ApplyApplication Contact:jobs@jewishinseattle.orgApplication Instructions:Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please. Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.
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